Ep. 294: Path to 76 BONUS - Your Guide to the Battleground Seats

In this mega-episode, Stephen Donnelly goes on a whirlwind tour of Australia’s most hotly-contested seats for Labor.  He is joined by campaign experts (see below) from each state, who shine a spotlight on the candidates, the constituents, and the issues shaping each electorate. They share the betting odds and lay their predictions on the table. This is the ultimate election night primer. ***Use the Chapter headings to jump to the seats that pique your interest - or listen to the whole episode like the absolute beast you are.*** Can Labor get to 76 this Saturday night? Join us to find out.  CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Welcome to NSW 06:00 Bennelong 12:42 Gilmore 21:51 Paterson 29:52 Hunter 34:48 Robertson 41:47 Welcome to QLD 45:39 Leichardt 54:39 Bonner 01:03:23 Brisbane 01:08:51 Longman 01:14:16 Welcome to TAS 01:15:44 Lyons  01:30:27 Bass 01:35:49 Franklin 01:38:22 Welcome to the NT 01:39:20 Solomon 01:48:18 Lingiari 01:56:35 Welcome to SA 02:00:42 Boothby 02:10:19 Sturt 02:19:41 Welcome to WA 02:25:13 Bullwinkle 02:29:32 Tangney 02:37:16 Pearce 02:42:47 Canning 02:48:58 Welcome to VIC 02:52:58 Chisolm  03:00:58 Menzies 03:03:19 Aston 03:07:50 Dunkley 03:10:33 Bruce 03:11:59 McEwan 03:15:21 Hawke 03:17:37 Mcnamara 03:29:08 Wills  03:40:27 Wrap Up SPECIAL GUESTS: NSW - Todd Pinkerton Todd is the director of campaigns and strategy at Unions NSW, a former federal and state Labor staffer, and he’s been on every campaign cycle since 2011. QLD - Evan Moorhead Evan is the director of Anacta Strategies, former Director of Strategy for the Office of the Premier and Minister for Trade, former State Secretary for Queensland Labor, and former State Member for Waterford. WA - Priya Brown Priya is a partner at GRA Partners, the former Chief of Staff in the WA Government, a former Senior Advisor in the Vic Government, and the former Regional Field Director for the Community Action Network. TAS - Jack Milroy Jack is a senior strategist and public affairs professional with more than 20 years of experience in progressive political campaigns in Australia and abroad. SA - Matt Clemow Matt is a former Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff in the SA Labor Government, to successive SA Labor Premiers and current consultant for Capetal Advisory in Adelaide. NT - Ryan Neve Ryan has over 20 years of experience as an advisor in the NT Government, as well as stints in the UK and Victoria. Most recently he was Executive Director for the Finance, Communications, Policy, and Strategy Divisions within the Dept. of Environment, Parks, and Water Security in the NT.  VIC - Jessie McCrone Jessie is a managing partner at FMRS advisor Support the show New episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic) LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh) Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod) Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au